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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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